Whiskey Wonderland at the St. Augustine Distillery
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with live music, a tree lighting, and cocktail samples.
In addition to viewing all the lights, find out what else is happening this season.
Here, you can find all of the Nights of Lights events — all of the gatherings that celebrate the lights, Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year's Eve. The list includes events as local as the holiday markets and as vast as the New Year's Eve fireworks over the Atlantic.
The Nights of Lights events are focused on the winter holidays after Thanksgiving, and all we do to celebrate them, including viewing the Nutcracker Ballet, the Regatta of Lights, and dining out on New Year's Eve. Nights of Lights always starts on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and continues through January 31 of the following year (or the Sunday just before that). December, in particular, is full of events to celebrate the season.
See our "All Events" list to discover the events that reach beyond the lights such as theater performances, art exhibits, improv shows, live music, car shows, and road races.
The cover photo is of Villa Zorayda during their holiday events.
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with live music, a tree lighting, and cocktail samples.
Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
Our breath-taking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.
Monday - Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
14 local artists decorate fireplace mantles to honor the U.S.'s 250th birthday.
Daily, Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, 2025 | Starting at 11:00 a.m.
The third annual Holiday Market hosts locally made gifts and seasonal fun.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Nights of Lights begins with music and the ceremonial flip of the switch.
Nov. 15, 2025 to January 11, 2026 | 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
See the spectacular Nights of Lights from the water aboard the tall ship Schooner Freedom.
Nov. 17, 2025, to Dec. 15, 2025 | 4:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
View the lights from the water, on a 63-foot custom-built power catamaran.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
Cruise around the harbor and view the lights, aboard a six-passenger tiny tug.
Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Multiple Times
See the Nights of Lights from the water on one of several tours.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy sunset and the glitter of the Nights of Lights from the water.
Select Days | 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Ride through historic St. Augustine with Scrooge.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Ride with the Grinch in downtown St. Augustine during the holiday season.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
Take a cruise on a 32-passenger pontoon boat to see the Nights of Lights.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
View the holiday lights from a boat deck departing from Vilano.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tour the heart of St. Augustine in a 10-passenger electric vehicle and view the lights.
From Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
View the lights from an open electric vehicle during the Nights of Lights.
Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
An intimate, relaxing cruise from Conch House, along the bayfront and back.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
It's a tour and a holiday adventure when the Grinch steals the golf cart.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sparkle as you enjoy the lights in a glamorous pink electric vechicle.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 - Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Take a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh through the decorated historic downtown.
Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Schedules Vary
Take in the holiday displays from the water aboard a luxury charter.
Monday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Ride in a horse-drawn carriage with up to seven friends during Nights of Lights.
Saturday, Nov. 27, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
View the holiday lights from an open horse-drawn carriage with wine.
Nightly, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | After Dark
Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.
Fridays - Sundays, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026| Times Vary
Take a horseless carriage ride to see the Nights of Lights in style.
Saturday, Nov. 15 to Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 | Days and Times Vary
Ride through historic St. Augustine with Santa Claus.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Get a taste of island life as you view the Nights of Lights from the water.
Nightly Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Party, dance, and view the lights while cruising on the water.
Saturday Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
See the holiday lights from the water aboard the Victory III.
Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
Eco Tours offers Nights of Lights on-the-water tours aboard a catamaran and a power vessel.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Take an intimate 45-minute golf cart tour for Nights of Lights.
Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Days and Times Vary
Free parking and shuttles on select days through January 11, 2026.
Sunday, Nov. 16 - Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 | 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Enjoy Nights of Lights with pirates who lead a holiday sing-along.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Take an informative history walk, during the early hours of Nights of Lights.